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grammaboodawg
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Feb 14 2020, 5:00pm
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A Heartfelt WELCOME To Fiesta Friday!!!
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It's a great day to love chocolate and candy hearts! Our lovely Altaira is still on the move, so I'm delighted to serve you your favourite Valentine's Day drink!! I even have a few goodies set up on the bar, so please help yourselves :)
How has your week been? Do you have plans for this special weekend? DO TELL!!
*Drops quarter in jukebox* You make my dreams come true by Hall & Oates
  
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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dernwyn
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Feb 14 2020, 5:22pm
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*takes chocolate pop* Thank you! May I have a mocha coffee, please? So - have you received any valentines yet? 
We've been getting cards from the schoolkids all week (this is Kindness Week), and one teacher's hubby sneaked in very early this morning and decorated the lunch room with all sorts of flowers and banners and take-home knickknacks and chocolates and cookies! It's Hearts Galore here! 
We'll be heading to my mom-in-law's for the long weekend.
Take care from the cold, gramma, you're supposed to be getting quite a chill our your way!
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Feb 14 2020, 5:29pm
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Here's a high-peek mocha for ya :) I got Valentine hugs from my kiddies :D I love it when students do cards!
I hope your Mom-in-law is doing well. I'll bet she's really looking forward to the visit! And I'm ready for the cold blast! It's the first serious winter visit this season and it's a short visit... so I can't complain. Have a great weekend, m'dear!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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Feb 14 2020, 5:39pm
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Heh, thanks, gramma! A bit of Ent-love, there! But whoever made the card should have used, "LEAF it to me..." 
Hubby's brother and his wife are already there, so the five of us will enjoy some relaxing time together. I think we may be doing a lot of gentle reminiscing!
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Feb 14 2020, 7:01pm
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Evening All! It's over thirty years
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since anyone sent me a Valentine card, but I'm surviving - nay, thriving. Son-in-law is back home tonight after a short trip away for courses related to his new job, so they'll be snuggling down in front of some movie or other, after the boys are in bed. Those choc pops look tasty! Virtual ones contain no calories, which is a definite bonus. I will be treating myself to a couple of glasses of wine later and enjoying a tv series called 'Our Coast' (BBC2 for anyone who can access it) which is covering the Welsh island of Anglesey tonight, where I am going on a short holiday in April; should be fun. Last week's was around Merseyside, which is more local to me and was very interesting. Drone footage has revolutionised all sorts of tv programmes, especially history/archaeology/landscape types. Sometimes they swoop around so much that it makes me feel a little queasy though.
Last weekend we had Storm Ciara, with silly amounts of rain and wind; this week we're being treated to Storm Dennis. Sheesh...!Happy weekend to you all, however you spend it - cheers!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 14 2020, 8:11pm
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That's so great that you can watch this show that's highlighting the place you're going to visit! I hope your weather will be as good as, I'm sure, it'll be on the show ;) I'm glad your son-in-law is home safe and sound. What a great Valentine Pressie for your daughter :D
I hope you have a fabulous weekend! Stay dry and warm... whichever applies whenever ;)
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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Feb 14 2020, 8:14pm
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A hot cocoa with a shot of Baileys, please!
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I have to work tonight, but virtual alcohol is just dandy! My wife liked her Valentine's Day gift (a gaming supplement "Melody of the Waves" for the Tails of Equestria Storytelling Game) and I've already started making plans for her birthday present.
#FidelityToTolkien
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 14 2020, 8:25pm
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WELL DONE on the very special gift! And your plans for her b'day has me smiling from your anticipation :D I hope you have a lot of fun at work tonight *kaff* but it's great that you're not letting it slow down enjoying your lovely Bride on this special day. Take care!
Sméagol is sneaking in a very sincere wish :)
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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Feb 14 2020, 9:12pm
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It's 10am and the cicadas are singing. :)
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It'll be a proper Summer Saturday down here. I popped down to see my brother and SIL yesterday evening (they live, literally, just down the road from me) and we saw the slow night in on the deck with a bit of bubbles to farewell the week. That is what summer is made for.
I plan to do very little today and to do it well. Though I might sneak off to see Birds of Prey tonight as it's getting better reviews than I expected.
Maybe a cheeky mimosa to start the day off right, gramma?
Happy end of the week, everyone!
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Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 15 2020, 12:26am
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Ahhh... a quiet weekend (sort of)
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What a great plan! Now if you could just train the cicadas to hit MUTE! :D I hope you're hip is behaving!! Enjoy your relaxation... you've earned it!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Feb 15 2020, 10:07am
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on the show, but they did show some wet and murky stuff too - I mean, this is Britain! The rain's already hammering on the windows this morning, in advance of Storm Dennis. They showed the lamp room of the South Stack lighthouse, a fine landmark and the subject of countless postcards. I've admired it from the headland, but I don't fancy tackling 400 steps down, then back up again. There will, before long, be another bridge joining it (I mean Anglesey, not South Stack) to the Welsh mainland; the two there already were designed by Stevenson and Telford, two famous engineers, but are not really suitable for the size and length of modern vehicles, especially the big wagons heading for Holyhead and the busy sea route to Ireland. Anglesey was where the Druids made their last stand against the Roman legions almost two thousand years ago, screaming defiance across the Menai Straits - and were wiped out.
Nice try, guys...
Son-in-law's courses have involved advanced First Aid - a very handy skill to have in the family! - climbing, sea survival etc, because he is now working for a company responsible for a lot of the wind turbines off the coast of North Wales. He was working for a large oil refinery before and is glad to be away from such an explosive (and smelly) line of work.
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Aragorn the Elfstone
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Feb 15 2020, 3:00pm
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Hi guys! I have a LOT happening....
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My usual OJ please! 
So.... I’m not going to get into too many specifics just yet (I think that’s a future post), but I discovered this past week that I have a half sister! 
Needless to say, this has been an earthquake of a revelation, and I’m on cloud nine about it. I’ve been an only child all my life, so this is astonishing. She’s absolutely wonderful, and we’re all hopefully going to meet in the near future.
In less world-changing news, I’ve been guests on a Tolkien related YouTube Channel over the past couple weeks. It’s operated by a wonderful Tolkien fan named Helen the Clueless Fangirl. The first week, we talked about The Silmarillion (and our love of Tolkien overall). Then this week, we zeroed in on Beren and Lúthien.
Here’s our chats:
https://youtu.be/R_b3hBcOWRg
https://youtu.be/8yy_VkViSJE
I’d love it if you guys could check them out!
"The danger with any movie that does as well as this one does is that the amount of money it's making and the number of awards that it's got becomes almost more important than the movie itself in people's minds. I look at that as, in a sense, being very much like the Ring, and its effect on people. You know, you can kind of forget what we were doing, if you get too wrapped up in that." - Viggo Mortensen
Come join me in discussing all things cinema, television and literature at ConcerningFantasy.com.
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Feb 15 2020, 5:35pm
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As an only child myself I can appreciate how amazing that would be. I would have had a sister but she was stillborn when I was 8; I do wonder how things would have been different if she'd lived. Enjoy getting to know this surprise addition to your family!
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Feb 15 2020, 11:39pm
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How AWESOME that you've found your SISTER! I'm sure nothing feels halfway between you two :D FANTASTIC!! And your YouTube Channel is another AWESOME! Would you ever have believed you'd be doing all of this a year ago? *big hug* I'm so happy for you!!!!
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Aragorn the Elfstone
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Feb 16 2020, 2:30am
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I was thrilled and honored enough when I started guesting on my new friend Steven's YouTube Channel. But then he invited me to be a co-host! And now I'm guesting on another person's channel! And I get to geek out over Tolkien on it?!!!
It's all so thrilling. I've made like a thousand new friends through all this, and I'm getting to meet them at Ice and Fire Con in April - and then again in July at Con of Thrones. BTW, I'm going to be on probably, at least, 4 panels at Con of Thrones! Me! 
All of this would already make 2020 one for the record books. But now, to add onto it, I've gained a sibling in the same year!
BTW, she has a son - so I'm an uncle TOO!
It's all so insane (in the best way) and wonderful...
"The danger with any movie that does as well as this one does is that the amount of money it's making and the number of awards that it's got becomes almost more important than the movie itself in people's minds. I look at that as, in a sense, being very much like the Ring, and its effect on people. You know, you can kind of forget what we were doing, if you get too wrapped up in that." - Viggo Mortensen
Come join me in discussing all things cinema, television and literature at ConcerningFantasy.com.
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Feb 16 2020, 2:38am
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Congratulations on your YouTube Channel recognition. And even larger congratulations on acquiring a sister!
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Aragorn the Elfstone
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Feb 16 2020, 3:05am
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I'm so happy. Happiest I've been in such a long time.
"The danger with any movie that does as well as this one does is that the amount of money it's making and the number of awards that it's got becomes almost more important than the movie itself in people's minds. I look at that as, in a sense, being very much like the Ring, and its effect on people. You know, you can kind of forget what we were doing, if you get too wrapped up in that." - Viggo Mortensen
Come join me in discussing all things cinema, television and literature at ConcerningFantasy.com.
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Feb 16 2020, 3:56am
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That is really exciting! How lovely.
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Feb 16 2020, 2:33pm
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You two really needed this! I hope your foot isn't hurting too much. I think this kind of fun and happiness is very medicinal! Brings about smiles and healing :D
Have Fun!
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Feb 16 2020, 7:12pm
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That sounds like a very interesting show!
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I wonder if it will come on Acorn TV at some point, I'd like to watch it.
What a job your son-in-law has, is it very dangerous working out there?
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Feb 16 2020, 7:17pm
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I remember when those first came out, as toys - it's amazing how popular that's become, and into how many areas that's expanded!
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dernwyn
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Feb 16 2020, 7:20pm
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So how was Birds of Prey?
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You just found out about her? Have you come down from walking on air yet? I'm looking forward to hearing how that all happened!
And on top of that, your YouTube fandom work seems to be rapidly expanding, it's like a dream come true, isn't it! That's great!
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